Contraceptive spiral - one of the most convenient and easy to use means of contraception.They are used by women all over the world for over 70 years.What is this miracle method of birth control, what are the kinds of spirals and what their strengths and weaknesses?This will cover in this article.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are based on two principles, depending on their species.They primarily is a barrier to the penetration of sperm into the fallopian tube, since they create the effect of presence of a foreign body in the uterus.But even if some random fertilization has occurred, the same contraceptive coil will prevent attachment of the egg to the uterine wall.
What are these contraception like IUDs?To be honest, they are called spirals, more out of habit.But actually they are mostly T-shaped.They are made of plastic with a coil of copper wire or precious metals - silver or gold.Depending on how you create is set to control the price spiral - it can range from 5 to 12 thousand rubles.When this copper-clad or metal structures are due to the impact of ions of copper, silver or gold on the activity of the sperm.There are also IUD impregnated with synthetic hormones.Their action is based on stimulation of the viscosity of the cervical mucus, which at string becomes an insurmountable obstacle for sperm.
Mounted contraceptive coil only gynecologist, since this process requires extreme caution and, if not installed fraught with complications.What shortcomings exist in this method of contraception?
- Many women use IUDs for ethical reasons.After all, their effect is sometimes based on aborting a fertilized egg from the uterus.
- When using IUDs increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
- Some women contraceptive coil trigger heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle, as well as bring discomfort of the feeling of a foreign body inside.
- There is a risk of inflammation of the uterus during prolonged wearing spiral.
On the other hand, as contraceptives or intrauterine spiral ring are comfortable and long-term ways to avoid unwanted pregnancy.They do not require a permanent restoration - the period for which the Navy is set to 5 years.Furthermore, they do not break when applied correctly or hormones, or during the menstrual cycle.The only "but" - they are encouraged to put women have given birth, and only after examination by a gynecologist and analysis.
Contraindications to the use of IUDs include the following factors:
- tumors in the genital organs;
- dysplastic processes in the cervix;
- occurred earlier ectopic pregnancy;
- abundant and painful menstruation;
- blood diseases.
If even one of these factors is present in the history of women, it is better to use other methods of contraception, because the consequences of setting the spiral can be very sad.
